Pit Bulls For Dummies®, 2nd Edition
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ISBN 978-1-119-72090-4 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-119-72080-5 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-119-72081-2 (ebk)
Pit Bulls For Dummies®
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Table of Contents
1 Cover
4 Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here
5 Part 1: Getting Started with Pit Bulls Chapter 1: Pitting and Petting: The Pit Bull’s Past Creating Canine Gladiators Showing Off Becoming America’s Sweetheart Overcoming Pride and Prejudice Growing in Popularity Finding the Middle Ground Chapter 2: Sizing Up the Pit Bull Toughing It Out Building a Better Bulldog Strutting His Stuff Chapter 3: Deciding whether a Pit Bull Is Right for You Making a Commitment Making the Match Getting to the Heart of the Matter (or Your Pit Bull) Facing the Facts Chapter 4: Shopping the Bull Market Avoiding Bad Blood Searching High and Low Checking the Bona Fidos Picking Your Pit
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Part 2: Giving Your Pit Bull a Good Home
Chapter 5: Bringing Home Your New Best Friend
Puppy-proofing Your Home
Fencing In Your Pit Bull
Providing a Cozy Doghouse
Giving Your Dog a Comfortable Place to Sleep
Shopping for Your Pit Bull
Chapter 6: Living with Your Pit Bull
Acting Like a Pit Bull in a China Shop: House Rules
Taking